Hey WatchEx! For sale is this vintage Seiko "09QZ" (0923-8060), made in Japan in August of 1975. The "QZ" range were some of the first quartz models made only for the Japanese domestic market to come from Seiko along with the "QR" and "QT" in the "Q" series when quartz was the revolutionary new technology in horology. Many "QZ" models were priced higher than Grand Seiko, King Seiko, Vanac and King Quartz (not including the precious metal versions) of the time due to the high standards inside and out.  This "09QZ", reference number QMQ082, is a beautiful example with a stunning green kiwi fumé sunburst dial. The dial is a dark green around the the edge and gradients to silver in the centre. In some light the dial appears dark grey while in other light, it is a bright green so it really is a special dial. The stick baton indices are high polish applied markers that glisten in the light and have a white top surface. The slender dauphine hands mimic the same design while the seconds hand is a matte silver. The Seiko logo and single crystal quartz symbol are also applied stainless steel. Beneath the applied single crystal quartz symbol, and on the case back is the Suwa swirl symbol that indicates that the watch was designed and manufactured by the Suwa factory during their fierce rivalry with the Daini factory. The case is very Seiko in its style except with the very interesting and unusual choice to use concave cutouts on the sides of the case adding to its uniqueness. The top surface is brushed while the sides are high polish.  This QMQ082 houses the beautiful and over-engineered calibre 0923 movement which still works great after all these years which is a testament to the build quality. It can display both Japanese Kanji or English days of the week. This calibre also has a very unique feature where you have the choice to two English fonts; one being black weekdays, blue Saturday and red Sunday or a bolder, more stylised font with blue days and red Sunday. (pictured) It also rewinds the date, so you should set the day language/font then the date. It comes on the original solid link stainless steel Seiko bracelet. Seiko don't use solid links on a watch unless it is a special watch. They usually use a more jangly fold-over links instead to save time and money, but with this bracelet, even the middle links are solid. This bracelet can accommodate up to a 16.5cm wrist.  The condition is great considering it was made over 50 years ago. General minor wear is expected and there are some small scratches on the crystal which you can judge for yourself. The dial is basically spotless. All functions work as they should. Changing the day is relatively smooth but does slow down some times but then fixes itself. fitted with a brand new battery in the past 6 months. Battery is easily changed by using a coin to open the battery hatch. Looking for $250 net (buyer pays Paypal or Wise fee) + shipping Dimensions are: 36.9mm x 42.3mm x 12mm Lug Width 18mm (according to my callipers) Bought in Japan. \*Returns accepted but all return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility in all circumstances and any re-import fees that I have to pay when receiving the watch will be deducted from the refund amount.